Fort Myers, Fla.,
November 17, 2010 --The Lee County Library
System is currently working on a grant funded program to make a difference in
the lives of older adults in Lee County. The Community Conversations
Project will train a group of volunteers to provide monthly library programs
for older adults in participating assisted living facilities, adult daycare
programs, and at congregate meal sites. The project will expose elders to
stimulating ideas and thoughtful discussion. “Volunteers will enjoy
the satisfaction of knowing that they are enriching the lives of others and
will be happily surprised by what they learn in the process.” says Project
Coordinator, Kathy Mayo.

The library is seeking
adult volunteers of all ages who have friendly, outgoing personalities,
experience with facilitating group discussions (or are willing to learn), a
love of reading and a desire to share that enthusiasm. Volunteers will be trained to facilitate a variety of
activities which could include book and short story discussion groups, readers’
theater, reminiscence-based activities using programming kits, adult
storytelling, and thematic programs using library materials. Volunteers
will work in teams of two and are asked to commit at least eight
hours/month after the initial training. Volunteers will complete the
library’s volunteer application process, a personal interview, a TB test, and
the Level 2 background screening now required by state law. Persons
interested in volunteering can reach the Community Conversations Project
Coordinator Kathy Mayo at 239-533-4836 or kmayo@leegov.com. Applications are available on
the Library’s website www.leegov.com/library.